In one of the wildest offensive explosions of the PML season, the Philadelphia Eagles walked out with a 66–47 victory over the Washington Commanders, a game that looked more like a track meet than a divisional matchup. Both teams racked up yards at a historic pace, but Philadelphia’s firepower — led by a brilliant Jalen Hurts performance — proved too much for Washington to match for four quarters.
Hurts Steals the Spotlight
Jalen Hurts played like a quarterback possessed. The Eagles star went 18-of-27 for 511 yards and six touchdowns, putting together one of the most dominant passing showcases of the year. Washington’s defense simply ran out of answers, out of adjustments, and eventually out of stamina.
Hurts attacked every level of the field — deep shots, crossers, sideline outs — and Washington never settled into a rhythm. Once the Eagles paired that aerial assault with Saquon Barkley’s steady ground game, the Commanders spent most of the afternoon reacting instead of dictating.
Washington Puts Up Yards… But Gives Up Too Many
To the Commanders’ credit, this wasn’t a dud by their offense — far from it. Washington piled up 746 total yards, out-gaining Philadelphia by over 100. Quarterback Jayden Daniels flashed both brilliance and volatility, delivering nearly 450 passing yards and five touchdowns but also turning the ball over three times. In a game where every drive mattered, those swings became costly.
The bright spots, though? They were impossible to miss.
- Quez Watkins: A monster outing with 227 yards and 2 TDs, routinely torching the secondary.
- Mark Andrews: A safety-valve nightmare, posting 131 yards and 2 TDs of his own.
- Washington rushing attack: Efficient, but overshadowed by the aerial pace on both sides.
Washington could move the ball at will. What it couldn’t do was stop anything coming back the other way.
Explosive Plays Rule the Day
This game wasn’t won with methodical drives — it was won with haymakers. Chunk plays defined the day:
- Deep bombs from Hurts over the top
- Quick-strike slants that turned into footraces
- Washington answering back with seam shots and sideline fades
But here’s the difference: Philly capitalized. Washington chased.
Every time the Commanders closed the gap, the Eagles responded with another haymaker. When Washington needed a defensive stand to swing momentum, it never came.
Washington’s Defensive Collapse Tells the Story
The Commanders didn’t lose because of their offense — they lost because their defense had no answers for Hurts. Whether it was blown assignments, missed tackles, or simply being out-matched by Philadelphia’s playmakers, Washington never slowed the game down.
In total, the Commanders surrendered more than 600 yards and allowed Philadelphia to score at will. That’s the difference between keeping up in a shootout… and falling behind in one.
What This Means Moving Forward
For the Eagles, this game is a statement win — not just because of the points, but because of the control. This is a team that can blow the roof off at any moment, and with a 9–2 record, they’re positioning themselves as the NFC team nobody wants to face.
For Washington, the message is clear: the offense can go toe-to-toe with anyone. But if the defense doesn’t tighten up, these heroic offensive performances will keep getting wasted.
You can’t win consistently in this league giving up 66.
Bottom Line
The Eagles were electric. The Commanders were explosive. But in a game where fireworks were constant, Philadelphia lit the biggest fuse — and Washington spent the afternoon trying to catch up.
If these two see each other again? Expect another thriller. But Washington better bring more than yards next time — they’ll need stops.
